ZIP 83401 (Idaho Falls, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bonneville County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bonneville County compares with Idaho
Bonneville County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bonneville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bonneville County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Bonneville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Idaho on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 83401: US-26 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83401 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bonneville County. They injured 143 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by 145th Rd (2), 15th North Rd (1) and 25th East Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83401 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bonneville County.
- Check whether your routes use US-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bonneville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 4 |
| 145th Rd | 2 |
| 15th North Rd | 1 |
| 25th East Rd | 1 |
| 4200 North Rd | 1 |
| Canyon St | 1 |
| Countyline Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bonneville County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 88 |
| I-15 | 36 |
| US-20 | 34 |
| Yellowstone | 10 |
| Ammon Rd | 8 |
| 15Th East | 7 |
| Yellowstone Hwy | 6 |
| US-91 | 6 |
ZIP 83401 at a glance
| Population | 47,972 |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,497 |
| Median home value | $356,463 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bonneville County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | +195% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | +16% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83401?
Bonneville County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 83401?
Since 2015, US-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83401: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83401?
The worst month is September: 10.3% of truck crashes in Bonneville County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83401?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bonneville County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83401 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 20.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bonneville County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83401?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.